This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Female Cerebral Palsy Support Worker to join Libertatem Healthcare Group in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The successful candidate will be part of a team delivering 24/7 care to a young, active, and fun-loving client with cerebral palsy, providing a range of support including daily living activities, medication administration, and emotional support.
Main duties of the job
The Cerebral Palsy Support Worker will be responsible for engaging with the client's personalized routines, completing daily living activities, administering medication, providing emotional support, and maintaining accurate records. They will collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care. The successful candidate will need to have previous experience in a similar role, the ability to deal with challenging behaviors, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
Job responsibilities
Our client, who is in her mid-twenties, is a very active, fun-loving young lady that enjoys doing various activities throughout the week. She communicates using a mix of speech and Makaton (sign language), though she hears and understands spoken word perfectly and makes herself understood. She would love to become an active member of her local community. Our client requires 2:1 support during the day and 1:1 support during the night, so we are looking to put together a great team.
The successful support worker will be a part of a team delivering 24/7 care. The shifts will include waking days & sleeping nights. We will always aim to produce a rolling rota so you can see your shifts a month in advance.
Please note the successful support worker will need to have a full UK driver's license with access to their own vehicle.
Key Responsibilities:
* Engaging with personalised routines.
* Completing daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility.
* Administering medication and monitoring health conditions.
* Providing emotional support and companionship.
* Maintaining accurate records of care provided and reporting any changes in clients’ conditions.
* Collaborating with a range of healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in complex care.
* Ability to deal with challenging behaviours.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Flexibility to work the specified hours.
Training & Background Checks: An enhanced DBS check & full training will be provided prior to commencing work with our client and you will also be supported by our clinical lead nurse for the area.
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